Reader's Choice is back! Share your top read of 2023 and win 📚✨

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Hello and welcome to December at Your Library!

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Two fun reading programs launch at Your Library this month:

The BIG Summer Read encourages kids to log their summer reading and go into the draw for some great prizes. Register on Beanstack and start recording now!

What was the best book you read this year? We will be running Reader's Choice again, asking for your favourite read of 2023. Last year, there were two equal winners: 'Lessons in Chemistry' by Bonnie Garmus and 'Ten Steps to Nanette' by Hannah Gadsby. We're excited to see the nominations this year!

Finally, some library opening hours will be changing during the Christmas-New Year period. Please check the details for your local branch, and don't forget to stock up on good reads to enjoy over the summer.

Happy holidays from everyone at Your Library!

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Festive season opening hours

We'll be modifying our opening hours during the holiday period. All after hours return chutes will be accessible on the days we are closed.

Of course, our digital library is always available, offering the very best of eBooks, eAudiobooks, streamed movies, and so much more!

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Reader's Choice returns!

Calling all readers! Avid, occasional or aspirational – it’s time to celebrate the power of storytelling.

Nominate the book you found the most exciting, gripping, or influential this year.

One lucky voter will win a treasure trove of literary goodies to the value of $150!

Voting runs 11 December 2023 to 11 February 2024.

Winners will be announced 14 February 2024.

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The BIG Summer Read is here!

Join. Borrow. Read. Win!

The BIG Summer Read has officially started! The BIG Summer Read is a statewide summer reading campaign for children and young people, open to anyone aged 0-18. The aim is to encourage kids to read for pleasure and beat the ‘summer slide’ – the loss of literacy development over the long summer break when kids aren’t exposed to books or reading at school.

There are a number of ways to register:
• Download the Beanstack app
• Pick up a Big Summer Read bookmark at your local library and scan the QR code
• Visit plv.beanstack.org

The BIG Summer Read is delivered in partnership with Public Libraries Victoria, Bolinda BorrowBox, Story Box Library and School Library Association Victoria.

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DECEMBER HIGHLIGHTS

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Laughter yoga and meditation with Lynette

Sat 2 December, 11am - 12pm
Boronia Library +
Sat 16 December, 11am - 12pm
Rowville Library
Come to a workshop on Laughter Meditation with Lynette from the Ferntree Gully Laughter Club. It's a fun and unique experience that will leave you feeling energised and renewed.
(FREE) Bookings not required.

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Christmas Giving Trees at Your Library

Throughout December 2023
Support families who are doing it tough this year. Help bring joy to their Christmas by donating gifts at the following libraries:
Bayswater Library: new, unwrapped gifts for all ages (before Fri, 22 Dec 2023). In support of CHAMPION.
Belgrave Library: new, unwrapped gifts for ages 0-17 years, and/or non perishable, in-date, food items (before Fri, 15 Dec 2023). In support of Dandenong Ranges Emergency Relief Service Inc.
Yarra Junction Library: new, unwrapped gifts or gift vouchers ($10 or $20) for ages 0-18 years (before Fri, 15 Dec 2023). In support of Second Bite's Christmas hampers.

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Carer's Cuppa

Mon 4 December, 10am - 12pm
Croydon Library
Come and enjoy a cuppa with Different Journeys at Croydon Library. Meet other carers and talk to a carer peer support worker with lived experience. Talk with us about what help is available to you, and explore your opportunities.
Tea, coffee, and biscuits provided.
(FREE) Bookings not required.

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Phone photography basics + photo walk

Wed 6 December, 2pm - 3:30pm
Miller's Homestead
Learn how to use your phone camera to take great photos you'll want to share with friends and family! We'll teach you the basics of the camera app on your phone, then you'll have a chance to put your learning into practice with a short photo walk outside.
In the event of wet weather, we will have an alternative indoors option for the walk.
(FREE) Bookings required

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Have a merry low-waste Christmas with Yarra Ranges Council

Fri 8 December, 11am - 12pm
Lilydale Library
Yarra Ranges households have a new 3-bin system – FOGO, recycling and rubbish. In the lead-up to Christmas and summer holidays, join us to learn how you can maximise your recycling, minimise the waste you send to landfill and have a low-waste Christmas. Waste education officers from Yarra Ranges Council will be present to answer all of your waste and recycling questions.
(FREE) Bookings required

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Worm farm learning session

Sat 9 December, 10:30am -11:30am
Boronia Library
Would you like to have a worm farm, but you're not sure where to start? Does your existing worm farm have issues? Come to our hands-on session with Jasmin, to learn more and have your questions answered. (FREE) Bookings not required.

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FEATURED RESOURCES

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Festive viewing with Kanopy

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Settle in with a mug of hot chocolate and check out the new collection of holiday titles.

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'Tis the season on Libby

Fill your stockings with this collection of festive reads.

Libby gives you access to your favourite Australian and international authors. Enjoy eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines for free on Libby.